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Department of Natural Resources to host shotgun patterning days

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division and the Georgia State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation are hosting “Give It A Shot!,” shotgun patterning days this month, as turkey season opens March 23.

Choke tubes and ammunition options will be available to test with your shotgun.

“Testing different types of choke tubes and ammunition is essential to developing the tightest pattern for your shotgun,” said Walter Lane, Wildlife Resources Division’s hunter development program manager, in a news release. “Successful turkey hunters pattern their shotgun before they take to the woods. These events will give hunters — from novices to the most seasoned — an opportunity to test out different products, talk with veteran turkey hunters, and interact with other sportsmen and women.”

Volunteers from Wildlife Resources and the NWTF will assist hunters during this event. Hunters should bring their own shotguns and can also bring ammunition or choke tubes of their own they would like to test. Paper targets will be provided.

Each event is free, and participants are exempt from needing the Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass during the events. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.